Reports have surfaced of adverse cattle health incidents linked to the use of Bovaer, a methane-reducing feed additive promoted by major British retailers such as Tesco and Morrisons. Dozens of
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Britain is at a crossroads as government ambitions to reach net zero spark concerns among agricultural experts and Members of Parliament. A cross-party committee report warns that plans to construct
Ministers are weighing up significant changes to inheritance tax relief for farmers as next month’s budget approaches, following sustained criticism of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ controversial proposals unveiled last year. Farmers
On the slopes above Port William in Dumfries and Galloway herds of 1200 Holstein Jersey cross cows graze year round thanks to the mild climate shaped by the Gulf Stream.
The British farming landscape is witnessing a historic milestone this autumn, as rice is harvested for the first time in the UK following an unprecedentedly hot summer. Nestled in the
Britain’s ambitious 5G rollout faces a significant roadblock as rural landowners and farmers threaten to withdraw support for hosting mobile masts, following dramatic rent reductions imposed by telecom operators. Reports
British farming is navigating a critical point as a devastatingly dry growing season collides with a series of economic and policy challenges. Arable farmers across the driest parts of England
When Sarah Pye and her partner Doug Knight purchased their rural property on Anglesey, Wales, they imagined years of peaceful countryside living and a flourishing tourism business. Their dreams were
A record number of British agricultural businesses have shuttered operations in the past year following the government’s decision to reduce inheritance tax relief for farming families. Data from the Office
British agriculture is witnessing a technological metamorphosis as farmers embrace sophisticated drone technology to enhance productivity and streamline operations. The Watercress Company in Hampshire exemplifies this shift, having invested £80,000
A group of influential MPs has called on the government to delay controversial plans to change inheritance tax rules for farmers, allowing more time for consultation and better policy formulation.
The government has admitted to mishandling the closure of a crucial post-Brexit farming subsidy scheme, leaving 3,000 farmers in England unable to access promised funds. This revelation has sparked significant
British farmers are warning of impending agricultural losses as drought conditions continue to grip the UK. The lack of substantial rainfall has led to the earliest irrigation efforts on record,
A proposed megafarm in Norfolk that aimed to rear 870,000 chickens and 14,000 pigs at a time has been unanimously rejected by local councillors due to environmental concerns. The application,
Bird flu has been identified in a sheep on a Yorkshire farm, marking the first instance of the disease infecting this species in the UK. The discovery was made after
The traditional landscape of Westminster has transformed in recent months, with tractors and wellington-clad farmers replacing the usual sight of black cabs and suited professionals. The agricultural community’s mounting frustration
